Mamallapuram Landmarks and Historic sites

The Ganesh Ratham means the chariot of Lord Ganesha. This is the sole completed structure out of the five rathas. Initially, this was dedicated to Lord Shiva and later became a shrine of Lord Ganesha. On the...

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The Lighthouse of Mamallapuram is situated on the beach near the famous Sea-shore temple. It is situated at about five-km from the Tiger-caves and also close-by to the Mahishsurmardini caves. It is believed to be...

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Mahabalipuram, which houses a group of monuments, is situated at about fifty-eight km from Chennai in the state of Tamil Nadu in India. It was designated as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in...

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Pancha Pandava Rathas when translated means the five pandava chariots. These five rathas (chariots) are mini shrines that have been carved in the form of chariots. These rock-cut temples are considered as very...

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The Sea Shore Temple is amongst the great monuments of Mahabalipuram and is designated as one of the World Heritage Sites by UNESCO. Built by king Rajasimha, it is located on the sea shore of Mamallapuram...

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